I Used to Hide My Disease From Others, but Now I Proudly Talk About It
For most of my life, I have been a private person. Most of the time, I keep things…
Articles by Michelle Gonzaba
How I Became an Advocate for Myself and My Healthcare Needs
Today, May 5, is widely celebrated in the U.S. as Cinco de Mayo.
IVIG Replacement Therapy Was Rough, but Worth It
Those of us with myasthenia gravis have several treatment options to help us get our lives back on…
I’ve Learned a Few Pandemic Lessons, but Not How to French Braid
Like most people with myasthenia gravis (MG) and other health conditions, I’ve been spending a lot…
Managing My Health Depends on Keeping Stress and Anxiety in Check
Before I ever knew what myasthenia gravis (MG) is, I had a normal amount of stress in my…
Checking for MG Symptoms Is Part of My Daily Routine
I consider myself incredibly lucky. While I’ve had a couple small flare-ups from myasthenia gravis (MG), I’ve been…
Random Reminders of Old Memories Can Trigger Powerful Emotions
Memory is a funny thing. From vivid recollections to those we barely remember, the most random memories…
Denial Is Never the Answer When Facing New Symptoms
While it’s not a positive emotion, we have all experienced denial. I’ve denied so many things in my…
Letting Go of the Anger, Many Years After Diagnosis
On the inside of my right arm, just above the bend of my elbow, I have a small,…